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Vazhaipoo Poriyal | Banana Flower Indian Recipe

Banana Flower is a rich source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Banana Flower is called as Arati Puvvu in telugu and Vazhaipoo in tamil. Cleaning the banana flowers is time consuming and requires lots of patience. Allot at least one hour for cleaning the flowers. Although cleaning vazhaipoo is time consuming, when you taste the poriyal you will feel its worth giving it a try. Banana flower stir fry is usually served as a side dish to Rice. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing vazhaipoo poriyal.

Add chopped banana flower, turmeric powder and salt. Fry it in medium flame for 2 minutes. Add water till the flowers immerse. Cook till all the water is drained and check whether the banana flower is cooked completely.

Once the banana flower is cooked, Garnish with coriander leaves and shredded coconut.

Tips:

Adding coconut is optional

Before adding coconut and coriander leaves, check whether banana flowers are fully cooked. If else, sprinkle some water and cook it.

For step by step instructions and pictures for cleaning banana flower, click here